Private wine tour Full day
Sauternes & Pessac- Léognan
A full day south of Bordeaux: the secret of noble rot and a château in Sauternes in the morning, then a historic Grand Cru Classé of Pessac-Léognan in the afternoon. In a private luxury van, from your door and back.
Two appellations One day
Why choose? The golden wines of Sauternes in the morning, the great reds and whites of Pessac-Léognan in the afternoon: two faces of Bordeaux in a single day.
- 9:00 → 18:00, door to doorPick-up at your hotel or the place of your choice in Bordeaux, or at Les Sources de Caudalie, and drop-off at the same place, in a private luxury van.
- Up to 8 guestsA private, turnkey tour for your party only. The châteaux and the wines tasted are chosen by us. More than 8 of you? It’s possible with an exclusive wine tour.
- Signature or ExcellenceTwo formulas, and one is bound to be just right for you: discover the two formulas.
The day
Your day in Sauternes and Pessac-Léognan
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9:00
Pick-up
At your hotel or the place of your choice in Bordeaux, or at Les Sources de Caudalie, in our private luxury van.
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Morning
The secret of noble rot
A walk in the vines of Sauternes to understand how the morning mists create the world’s greatest sweet wines.
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Château
A first château, in Sauternes
Old vintages and young vintages, the people who make them, and a tasting.SignatureAn authentic family estate of the Sauternais.ExcellenceA great-name Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes, whose doors open through our personal network.
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Midday
Lunch and pairings
A table booked for you (meal paid on site): Sauternes is not only for dessert.
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Château
A Grand Cru Classé of Pessac-Léognan, in the afternoon
On the way back to Bordeaux, a historic estate of Graves, its cellars, and its reds and whites.SignatureA tasting of the estate’s wines.ExcellenceA premium tasting: more wines, and finer vintages.
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18:00
Back to your address
Drop-off where we picked you up, only 20 minutes away.
The order of the visits may change with the estates’ availability. The châteaux and the wines tasted are chosen by us.
From Bordeaux
Two appellations, 20 to 45 minutes from Bordeaux
We pick you up at your hotel or the place of your choice in Bordeaux, or at Les Sources de Caudalie, and bring you back at the end of the day. You only have to taste.
Book your day in Sauternes and Pessac-Léognan
Choose your formula, then your date. Please give us your pick-up address when you book.
Signature
One family estate · one Grand Cru Classé
- A walk in the vines of Sauternes to understand noble rot
- A family estate of the Sauternais: old and young vintages, and a tasting
- A Grand Cru Classé of Pessac-Léognan: its cellars, its reds and its whites, and a tasting
- Door to door in a private luxury van
Excellence
Two great-name Grands Crus Classés
- Two renowned Grands Crus Classés: the family estate gives way to a second great name, opened to you through our personal contacts
- Premium tastings: more wines, and fine vintages
- The highlights of both appellations and the private van, as in Signature
Prices
Prices per person
Prices per person, all taxes included, for a full day in Sauternes and Pessac-Léognan.
- Excellence: great-name Grands Crus Classés and premium tastings, with more wines and fine vintages
- Lunch not included: paid on site, at the restaurant we book for you
- Pick-up at Les Sources de Caudalie: €50 supplement
- Please give us your pick-up address when you book
| Guests | Signature | Excellence |
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| 1 guest | €910 | €985 |
| 2 guests | €530 | €605 |
| 3 guests | €400 | €475 |
| 4 guests | €350 | €425 |
| 5 guests | €300 | €375 |
| 6 guests | €315 | €390 |
| 7 guests | €300 | €375 |
| 8 guests | €290 | €365 |
Price per person · for 1 guest, price of the whole tour
On request only
Dreaming of another day in Sauternes and Pessac-Léognan?
Châteaux of your choice, more than 8 guests, lunch at a gastronomic table or at the winemaker’s: ask us for an exclusive wine tour.
Our wine tour in Sauternes and Pessac-Léognan, in pictures
The châteaux, the cellars, the tastings: a few moments from the days we spend in Sauternes and Pessac-Léognan with our guests.
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